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Brisbane City Council · QLD

Food Truck Registration Fee
$1,005.90/yr
Per year — food truck registration
Lead Time
30 days
council decides within
PLI Required
$20M min
Renewal
Contact council
SOT Required
No
State
QLD
Fee Verified
2026-08

What you need to know

TWO SEPARATE APPROVALS required for trading on Council land: (1) Mobile Food Business Licence — required to handle/prepare unpackaged food anywhere. Apply online. Council must decide within 30 days; inspection of premises required before approval. Eat Safe star rating determines renewal fee discount. (2) Brisbane Food Trucks and Coffee Carts Program membership — required to trade on Council-controlled land (road reserves, parks, sports grounds, foreshore areas). Three tiers: Tier 1 = neighbourhood parks/roadside ($471.60/yr); Tier 2 = busier sites with facilities + all Tier 1 ($1,729.20/yr); Tier 3 = all locations including iconic urban destinations + drive-up roadside parking sites ($2,305.60/yr). Sites pre-booked up to 6 weeks in advance via bnefoodtrucksportal.brisbane.qld.gov.au. Program launched July 2025, replacing old single-tier Brisbane Food Trucks initiative (previously $2,130/yr for 13 sites; now 98+ sites). FEE STRUCTURE (2025-26): Mobile licence application (Minor <250m²): $1,005.90. Renewal fees tiered by Eat Safe rating: 5★ $503, 4★ $754.50, 3★ $955.40, 0-2★ $1,005.90. Amendment fee: $295.95. PRIVATE LAND: mobile licence only — no Council land program needed. PUBLIC LAND (parks, road reserves): mobile licence + Council program membership. To propose a new location not in the program: email bnefoodtrucks@brisbane.qld.gov.au. PLI $20M minimum. Vehicle must be fully self-sufficient (water and electricity). Contact: 133 BNE (133 263) or bnefoodtrucks@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

Apply for your licence

Submit your application directly on the council website. The council says it will decide within 30 days.

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Public Liability Insurance

Brisbane City Council requires a minimum of $20M public liability cover. Arrange this before you lodge your application — councils will not approve without a current certificate of currency.

Fees sourced from Brisbane City Council published fee schedules. Verified: 2026-08. RE-VERIFIED Aug 2026 against BCC Schedule of Fees and Charges 2026-27 (adopted 25 June 2026) via ABLIS and the BCC Brisbane Food Trucks and Coffee Carts page. All fees UNCHANGED for 2026-27: renewal ≤250m² 5★ $503 / 4★ $754.50 / 3★ $955.40 / 0-2★ $1,005.90; amendment $295.95; temp stall $398.35/$441.55/$484.75/$581.75; Food Trucks program application $167.70, renewal/amendment $80.70, Tier 1 $471.60, Tier 2 $1,729.20, Tier 3 $2,305.60. Food Trucks program launched 1 July 2025 replacing old single-tier $2,130 permit. Always confirm before applying.